Elizabeth Andarge

The Jewish Film Festival of Southwest Florida presents a diverse selection of bilingual Jewish films.

We’re taking a closer look at a topic stirring conversations across the U.S.: Christian nationalism. While its influence is debated at the national level, its presence and impact are being felt right here in Southwest Florida.

In cities big and small, the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was celebrated Monday. Southwest Florida streets were packed with signs, slogans and sanguinity.

The Women's March Fort Myers organized hundreds of demonstrators to gather for a nationwide movement championing social justice.

Along Florida’s Gulf Coast, a monumental commitment to environmental preservation is about to be announced.

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, has been a lifeline for thousands who arrived in the U.S. as children. Even though it doesn’t grant citizenship, for many it provides a safety net, but not without its own set of challenges and uncertainties.

At a time when political and philosophical divisions seem to be deepening across the U.S., a panel discussion at the Collaboratory in Fort Myers brought in experts to explore ways on bridging the divide.

While many are packing away Christmas decorations and saying goodbye to holiday treats, a small Egyptian community in Fort Myers is just getting started. For them, January 7th marks the heart of the season—Coptic Orthodox Christmas.

The holiday season has a way of bringing people together through shared tradition. Though the rituals may differ, some celebrations share a common theme of devotion, especially for local Catholic immigrant communities.

Every year, millions of people celebrate Christmas to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. But historical evidence suggests that Jesus wasn’t even born in the month of December.